This section discusses the mechanisms of pain.? Without being too technical and whilst not relevant to every patient, it gives good insight into nociception, the processing of nociception and the production of pain.? Issues such as the modulation of pain, both habituation (turning down) and sensitization (amplification) are discussed.? A basic and brief section for any patient who might want to further details about pain mechanisms is provided.? Each page can be printed separately and used as an infographic.?
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